Today we celebrate the birthday of musician Huddie William Ledbetter, better known as Lead Belly, born on or near this day in Mooringsport, Louisiana (1889 or 1888). Lead Belly sang the blues and played the 12-string guitar, harmonica, violin, piano, and accordion.
January 20, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Today we celebrate the birthday of musician Huddie William Ledbetter, better known as Lead Belly, born on or near this day in Mooringsport, Louisiana (1889 or 1888). Lead Belly sang the blues and played the 12-string guitar, harmonica, violin, piano, and accordion.
I admit, I'm a little disappointed.
Watching a MAGA from Louisiana essay a dog sled race might've been the funniest thing to happen this winter.
Watching a MAGA from Louisiana essay a dog sled race might've been the funniest thing to happen this winter.
Yes indeed.
Unqualified & unwanted Special Envoy Jeff Landry has been disinvited from Greenland's annual dog sled race.
The Federation for Dog Sled Racing in Greenland confirms he reportedly received an invitation, but the tourism company who invited him withdrew it.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
Unqualified & unwanted Special Envoy Jeff Landry has been disinvited from Greenland's annual dog sled race.
The Federation for Dog Sled Racing in Greenland confirms he reportedly received an invitation, but the tourism company who invited him withdrew it.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
January 20, 2026 at 1:13 PM
I admit, I'm a little disappointed.
Watching a MAGA from Louisiana essay a dog sled race might've been the funniest thing to happen this winter.
Watching a MAGA from Louisiana essay a dog sled race might've been the funniest thing to happen this winter.
But that, like 97% white towns or county vote totals for Donald Trump that dwarf the Parishes back home in Louisiana and my neighbors Trump flag don’t count as evidence apparently. Wonder why?
January 20, 2026 at 1:10 PM
But that, like 97% white towns or county vote totals for Donald Trump that dwarf the Parishes back home in Louisiana and my neighbors Trump flag don’t count as evidence apparently. Wonder why?
And it’s not lost on me how being from New England and living a few years in the South is considered ample evidence of southern racism however me coming from Louisiana and living in Massachusetts for 10 years dealing with these racist fucks doesn’t count at all.
January 20, 2026 at 1:10 PM
And it’s not lost on me how being from New England and living a few years in the South is considered ample evidence of southern racism however me coming from Louisiana and living in Massachusetts for 10 years dealing with these racist fucks doesn’t count at all.
January 20, 2010:
An outbreak of 14 tornadoes struck Texas and Louisiana. Three were significant (EF2+), the most intense of which was a high-end EF3 near Waskom, TX, that destroyed several homes and a few businesses. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities occurred.
An outbreak of 14 tornadoes struck Texas and Louisiana. Three were significant (EF2+), the most intense of which was a high-end EF3 near Waskom, TX, that destroyed several homes and a few businesses. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities occurred.
January 20, 2026 at 1:09 PM
January 20, 2010:
An outbreak of 14 tornadoes struck Texas and Louisiana. Three were significant (EF2+), the most intense of which was a high-end EF3 near Waskom, TX, that destroyed several homes and a few businesses. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities occurred.
An outbreak of 14 tornadoes struck Texas and Louisiana. Three were significant (EF2+), the most intense of which was a high-end EF3 near Waskom, TX, that destroyed several homes and a few businesses. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities occurred.
Congrats to Indiana. One hell of a football season and a turn around, that’s never been seen before. Happy for the program which was the Louisiana Mud Dogs of the Big 10 until Pittsburgh native Curt Cignetti arrived
January 20, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Congrats to Indiana. One hell of a football season and a turn around, that’s never been seen before. Happy for the program which was the Louisiana Mud Dogs of the Big 10 until Pittsburgh native Curt Cignetti arrived
Editorial: To drive on Louisiana’s roads is to know frustration. To share them with other drivers can make that worse, fueling Louisiana finishing first in a dubious ranking.
Editorial: Louisiana tops the nation in road rage. We should work to reduce it.
Editorial: To drive on Louisiana’s roads is to know frustration. To share them with other drivers can make that worse, fueling Louisiana finishing first in a dubious ranking.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Editorial: To drive on Louisiana’s roads is to know frustration. To share them with other drivers can make that worse, fueling Louisiana finishing first in a dubious ranking.
Starting next Monday, Jan. 26, we’re bringing you more news on WWL and WWL+.
Watch WWL Louisiana News at 4 p.m. with @[358376824298575] every weekday.
And don’t worry, Family Feud fans—you can still catch the show. It moves to 3 p.m. every weekday. http://wwltv.com/watch
Watch WWL Louisiana News at 4 p.m. with @[358376824298575] every weekday.
And don’t worry, Family Feud fans—you can still catch the show. It moves to 3 p.m. every weekday. http://wwltv.com/watch
January 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Starting next Monday, Jan. 26, we’re bringing you more news on WWL and WWL+.
Watch WWL Louisiana News at 4 p.m. with @[358376824298575] every weekday.
And don’t worry, Family Feud fans—you can still catch the show. It moves to 3 p.m. every weekday. http://wwltv.com/watch
Watch WWL Louisiana News at 4 p.m. with @[358376824298575] every weekday.
And don’t worry, Family Feud fans—you can still catch the show. It moves to 3 p.m. every weekday. http://wwltv.com/watch
🏦 Louisiana pension fund backs Bitcoin exposure
The Louisiana pension fund placed a $3.2 million bet on Bitcoin without buying the cryptocurrency directly.
#Louisiana #Bitcoin #Investment #Crypto
The Louisiana pension fund placed a $3.2 million bet on Bitcoin without buying the cryptocurrency directly.
#Louisiana #Bitcoin #Investment #Crypto
Louisiana Pension Bets $3.2M on Bitcoin Without Buying a Single Coin - Crypto Economy
Louisiana's pension fund bought $3.2M in shares of Bitcoin company Strategy.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:50 PM
🏦 Louisiana pension fund backs Bitcoin exposure
The Louisiana pension fund placed a $3.2 million bet on Bitcoin without buying the cryptocurrency directly.
#Louisiana #Bitcoin #Investment #Crypto
The Louisiana pension fund placed a $3.2 million bet on Bitcoin without buying the cryptocurrency directly.
#Louisiana #Bitcoin #Investment #Crypto
"Claude Kelly, the chief public defender for the New Orleans-based federal court district, was also told that the agency would scale back its Louisiana presence"
January 20, 2026 at 12:50 PM
"Claude Kelly, the chief public defender for the New Orleans-based federal court district, was also told that the agency would scale back its Louisiana presence"
"wait what's happening with Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Florida?"
"THE USUAL THINGS."
"THE USUAL THINGS."
January 20, 2026 at 12:47 PM
"wait what's happening with Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Florida?"
"THE USUAL THINGS."
"THE USUAL THINGS."
Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on LA-39 in St. Bernard Parish
https://www.europesays.com/us/529772/
State police say the crash happened near Rowley Boulevard late Sunday night. NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana State Police…#la #LosAngeles #lanews #LosAngelesnews #us #news #usnews
https://www.europesays.com/us/529772/
State police say the crash happened near Rowley Boulevard late Sunday night. NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana State Police…#la #LosAngeles #lanews #LosAngelesnews #us #news #usnews
Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on LA-39 in St. Bernard Parish - United States
State police say the crash happened near Rowley Boulevard late Sunday night.
www.europesays.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on LA-39 in St. Bernard Parish
https://www.europesays.com/us/529772/
State police say the crash happened near Rowley Boulevard late Sunday night. NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana State Police…#la #LosAngeles #lanews #LosAngelesnews #us #news #usnews
https://www.europesays.com/us/529772/
State police say the crash happened near Rowley Boulevard late Sunday night. NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana State Police…#la #LosAngeles #lanews #LosAngelesnews #us #news #usnews
Louisiana Ten Commandments law faces federal court challenge
Louisiana Ten Commandments law faces federal court challenge
Full panel of federal judges to hear arguments on controversial classroom display requirement
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January 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Louisiana Ten Commandments law faces federal court challenge
Trump has endorsed a potential primary challenger to GOP Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, since Cassidy has --from time to time-- dared oppose the convicted felon and even voted to convict him in his second impeachment trial (concerning Jan 6th).
Trump backs potential challenger in Louisiana Senate race
YouTube video by MS NOW
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January 20, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Trump has endorsed a potential primary challenger to GOP Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, since Cassidy has --from time to time-- dared oppose the convicted felon and even voted to convict him in his second impeachment trial (concerning Jan 6th).
Bonjour l'Orange, qu'en est-il de Louisiana? C'est à moi! Cordialement - Manu
January 20, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Bonjour l'Orange, qu'en est-il de Louisiana? C'est à moi! Cordialement - Manu
Yes, and France needs French Louisiana for its security!
January 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Yes, and France needs French Louisiana for its security!
Louisiana nabs Hyundai's first US-based steel mill as part of $21B investment - WWNO
President Donald Trump touted the $5.8 billion manufacturing facility's announcement as proof that his plan to impose tariffs on other countries is working.
President Donald Trump touted the $5.8 billion manufacturing facility's announcement as proof that his plan to impose tariffs on other countries is working.
January 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Louisiana nabs Hyundai's first US-based steel mill as part of $21B investment - WWNO
President Donald Trump touted the $5.8 billion manufacturing facility's announcement as proof that his plan to impose tariffs on other countries is working.
President Donald Trump touted the $5.8 billion manufacturing facility's announcement as proof that his plan to impose tariffs on other countries is working.
#TheLensNola🔍 Kiana Calloway, who was kept in solitary on and off for nine years, is determined to end the practice in Louisiana jails and prisons and, now, in ICE detention centers.
✍ Bernard Smith
Read full story: buff.ly/Xer0LrJ
#louisiana #ICE #jail #prison
✍ Bernard Smith
Read full story: buff.ly/Xer0LrJ
#louisiana #ICE #jail #prison
January 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM
#TheLensNola🔍 Kiana Calloway, who was kept in solitary on and off for nine years, is determined to end the practice in Louisiana jails and prisons and, now, in ICE detention centers.
✍ Bernard Smith
Read full story: buff.ly/Xer0LrJ
#louisiana #ICE #jail #prison
✍ Bernard Smith
Read full story: buff.ly/Xer0LrJ
#louisiana #ICE #jail #prison
Why are river deltas disappearing? They’re sinking faster than many people realize.
Northern Public Radio | By Elise Plunk, Louisiana Illuminator
Published January 16, 2026 at 12:26 PM CST
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Northern Public Radio | By Elise Plunk, Louisiana Illuminator
Published January 16, 2026 at 12:26 PM CST
www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/20...
Why are river deltas disappearing? They’re sinking faster than many people realize.
It’s not just that sea levels are rising. Scientists believe fossil fuel extraction and river engineering are also factors behind coastline disappearance.
www.northernpublicradio.org
January 20, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Why are river deltas disappearing? They’re sinking faster than many people realize.
Northern Public Radio | By Elise Plunk, Louisiana Illuminator
Published January 16, 2026 at 12:26 PM CST
www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/20...
Northern Public Radio | By Elise Plunk, Louisiana Illuminator
Published January 16, 2026 at 12:26 PM CST
www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/20...
Ok. Heres the plan. Britain gets the original colonies back. France gets the Louisiana territory, Mexico gets the southwest. Canada gets the north and north west, Hawaii goes free, the Mormons can keep Utah but we're building a wall around it and Florida gets sacrificed to Poseidon for our hubris
January 20, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Ok. Heres the plan. Britain gets the original colonies back. France gets the Louisiana territory, Mexico gets the southwest. Canada gets the north and north west, Hawaii goes free, the Mormons can keep Utah but we're building a wall around it and Florida gets sacrificed to Poseidon for our hubris
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, Trump’s special envoy to Greenland, was disinvited from the island’s big sled dog race www.notus.org/foreign-poli...
Republican Governor Disinvited From Greenland Dog Sled Race After Trump’s Tariff Threats
Second Lady Usha Vance was also slated to attend the annual dog sled race last year but pulled out after local protests erupted.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, Trump’s special envoy to Greenland, was disinvited from the island’s big sled dog race www.notus.org/foreign-poli...
The VRA has been seriously diluted over the past decade-plus, and could be on its last legs, depending on how Callais v. Louisiana is ruled on at SCOTUS.
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Americans Should Understand MLK, Jr.’s True Legacy
The Voting Rights Act was King’s greatest achievement
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January 20, 2026 at 12:09 PM
The VRA has been seriously diluted over the past decade-plus, and could be on its last legs, depending on how Callais v. Louisiana is ruled on at SCOTUS.
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A winter storm likely across the Deep South, question is what do we see along the Gulf Coast? https://www.wwltv.com/article/weather/new-orleans-weather-forecast-wwl-louisiana-chris-franklin-payton-malone-alexandra-cranford-alexa-trischler/289-6498956a-84f8-4778-a44d-8b9684a64cef
Warming through Friday, cold returns this weekend
A winter storm likely across the Deep South, question is what do we see along the Gulf Coast?
www.wwltv.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
A winter storm likely across the Deep South, question is what do we see along the Gulf Coast? https://www.wwltv.com/article/weather/new-orleans-weather-forecast-wwl-louisiana-chris-franklin-payton-malone-alexandra-cranford-alexa-trischler/289-6498956a-84f8-4778-a44d-8b9684a64cef
Many people in Louisiana will flash their high beams to oncoming cars to warn them about police presence & help others avoid a ticket.
Yet, many of them also think it’s ok to: arrest w/out due process; enter homes w/out judicial warrants; brutalize/kill; & warning neighbors w/ whistles is wrong.
Yet, many of them also think it’s ok to: arrest w/out due process; enter homes w/out judicial warrants; brutalize/kill; & warning neighbors w/ whistles is wrong.
January 20, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Many people in Louisiana will flash their high beams to oncoming cars to warn them about police presence & help others avoid a ticket.
Yet, many of them also think it’s ok to: arrest w/out due process; enter homes w/out judicial warrants; brutalize/kill; & warning neighbors w/ whistles is wrong.
Yet, many of them also think it’s ok to: arrest w/out due process; enter homes w/out judicial warrants; brutalize/kill; & warning neighbors w/ whistles is wrong.
Men det är också allt.
Kolonialismen är inte ny, imperialismen är inte ny, inte ens under min livstid.
Anglosaxiska ledare som anser sig ha rätten att dela upp världen mellan sig är absolut inte ny. Att dessa ledare köper och säljer land mellan sig är inte heller nytt, kolla tex Louisiana Purchase.
Kolonialismen är inte ny, imperialismen är inte ny, inte ens under min livstid.
Anglosaxiska ledare som anser sig ha rätten att dela upp världen mellan sig är absolut inte ny. Att dessa ledare köper och säljer land mellan sig är inte heller nytt, kolla tex Louisiana Purchase.
January 20, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Men det är också allt.
Kolonialismen är inte ny, imperialismen är inte ny, inte ens under min livstid.
Anglosaxiska ledare som anser sig ha rätten att dela upp världen mellan sig är absolut inte ny. Att dessa ledare köper och säljer land mellan sig är inte heller nytt, kolla tex Louisiana Purchase.
Kolonialismen är inte ny, imperialismen är inte ny, inte ens under min livstid.
Anglosaxiska ledare som anser sig ha rätten att dela upp världen mellan sig är absolut inte ny. Att dessa ledare köper och säljer land mellan sig är inte heller nytt, kolla tex Louisiana Purchase.